The City of Lowell's Department of Planning and Development is committed to enthusiastically making Lowell an equitable, prosperous, and resilient city. DPD works to achieve this vision by addressing housing, energy, open space, mobility, cultural and historic resources, business development, community development, and zoning. Lowell's Department of Planning and Development works to foster inclusive neighborhoods, solid economic expansion, and environmentally conscious growth.
This year, the Planning Staff began the process to update the Master Plan Lowell Forward 2040. This process will engage our community in creating a shared vision and framework to guide and shape the future of our City. This citywide planning initiative will knit together past, present, and future planning efforts across areas in the City, from Downtown to our unique and celebrated neighborhoods, to our transportation networks, open space, and natural resources. This Master Plan update presents an opportunity to celebrate the unique qualities of Lowell's diverse neighborhoods while bringing together community groups, non-profits, institutions, municipal departments, external agencies, business leaders, and members of the public at-large to craft a shared vision and set of goals for the City as a whole. Lowell Forward will explore topics such as land use, housing, economic opportunity, natural and cultural resources, open space and recreation, services and facilities, and transportation and mobility.